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  1. H

    Should it be law all - ASBESTOS be removed from domestic properties?

    Should a law be passed that all killer ASBESTOS be stripped out of all UK RESEDENTDIAL property, so once and for all there is zero risk to tradesman & homeowners. I raise these concerns, because Artex painted walls/ ceilings containing ASBESTOS are regularlly skimmed over to achieve the current...
  2. S

    DNO meter cupboard - asbestos cement board base?

    Have a look at this folks... Does the grey base of this 1975 meter cupboard look like asbestos board to you? If it is, and new works are planned that would involve cutting into it, is the DNO obliged to replace the cupboard with something more modern? Thanks!
  3. J

    Asbestos

    Hi Guys, looking for advice was working today installing danler pirs in a college residence. Whilst cutting out the holes in the plaster board i noticed there was backing paper behind it ( not part of the plaster board) some parts had two sheets. The college was built in 1979. Do you think this...
  4. S

    Asbestos Farm Roof

    Hi Everyone. Has any one ever installed a system on a Asbestos ?farm roof. If so, How did you do it and what are the health and safety rules? Many Thanks for your help Tom
  5. F

    Total costs to get mcs accreditted and ready to install?

    I'm looking to get into installing pv and have been on a course last year. I remember it seemed like it was going to cost a fortune to start up. I would like to know the exact costs for everything to get me passed my first install and mcs accreditted. Not including the installation costs of the...
  6. S

    Quote required for 18kW Installation

    Hi all MCS accredited electritions, would any of you be interested in quoting for the installation & set to work a 90 panel 18kW installation on a building with fibre cement roof, 15degree, 3phase grid connected, location Lancashire. Please email [email protected]
  7. D

    asbestos

    hello im a domestic electrician, so many houses im in have artex ceiling which can have chryosititle (white) asb in it (traces) sometimes i worry about it. ive spoke to asb guys and they say "oh its f all, if any, its ok" does anyone else do domestic properties, and or worried about it...
  8. E

    Asbestos Awareness Course LIverpool Area

    Im looking on doing my Asbestos Awareness and looking for the best place to do it I found a place called www.courtley.com but there not UKATA certified. anybody done this course in liverpool and where and how much Thanks in advance Ed
  9. N

    Refresher Asbestos warning

    Yes its me again going on about the dangers of asbestos , and ill be honest if i post a new thread every day and it saves one life ill be happy , this one involves me , we all know about the dangers of the stuff well to day i was working in a 1920's built house and i had to go ito a small loft...
  10. T

    14 Days Electrical Work in Leeds - Must have Asbestos Awareness & Removal

    Hi Guys, I have some work available in Leeds for an electrician with the following: 17th Edition CSCS Card Asbestos awareness & removal Medical & Facefit Certificate All certificates MUST be in date. The work is in leeds, however we are abl to provide accomodation if necessary. Please...
  11. P

    Asbestos

    now we all know the risks etc that come with working around it and most of us will take precautions so we don`t end up falling victims but i must admit after reading this article that i never really thought of it affecting the wife in this way
  12. N

    Asbestos the silent killer

    Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous material that has been a popular building material since the 1950s. It is used as an insulator (to keep in heat and keep out cold), has good fire protection properties and protects against corrosion. Because asbestos is often mixed with another...
  13. S

    PIR Coding to BS7671 only

    Hi Guys I have recently been hauled over the coals for coding items that are not in BS7671 e.g. No lighting in an Intake Room, Asbestos in Switchgear, etc The customer says its not a reg (I agree) but I coded it a 2 as it needs lighting and is against the EAWR1989 They say I should only...
  14. M

    Asbestos on PIR- replacement

    I am currently carrying out a PIR on a large commercial garage. There are 6 old 3 phase boards, 2 of which I have tested without problem (english electric red spot) but upon unscrewing and opening the doors on the others they have turned out to be the type with the white woven asbestos pads at...
  15. J

    1960s swa cable asbestos

    can anyone please tell me if there is asbestos in the 1960s swa aluminium sheathed cable with the cotton wrap around? thanks
  16. R

    asbestos

    Hi All, Looking for advice on next step to take, went to a job rewiring a bungalow today only to find out behind the plaster board walls there is a lining of lovely old asbestos. Besides informing the owner do building control or planning need to be informed?
  17. sparks1234

    Asbestos

    Interested to know howmany on here have done an asbestos awareness course
  18. J

    asbestos worries

    Is anyone else worried about asbestos, and what levels do you protect yourself. I invested in a decent respirator but it is impractical to where it everytime you're working, I only really put it on in extreme dust. Just curious really
  19. H

    Asbestos

    I noticed that Hse has been doing a campaign about Asbestos and I was wondering how often do you guys come across a property that has Asbestos in it? Also how do you guys deal with it? If you're starting a new job do you ask the owner if they know of any asbestos or anything?
  20. Dan

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